The Job Opportunity:
An established and busy small animal practice is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced, friendly, and collaborative team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.
This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing evidence-based medicine, having the freedom to make thoughtful clinical decisions, and working with a team that genuinely supports one another. The hospital offers strong technical support, modern equipment, and plenty of opportunities to continue learning and developing professionally.
The hospital is AAHA accredited, Fear Free-focused, and Cat Friendly, with a strong emphasis on gentle handling and making visits as comfortable as possible for both patients and their families.
Doctors have access to a wide range of modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, including laparoscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, therapeutic laser, and electrocautery. The hospital also follows Hands-Free radiology safety practices, helping create a safer environment for both patients and team members.
Dentistry and soft tissue surgery are particular areas of strength, offering veterinarians the opportunity to build on their procedural skills while working alongside a highly experienced technical team. Whether a veterinarian is bringing years of experience or looking to continue growing their skills, the practice offers a supportive environment where learning, collaboration, and good patient care are valued.
Practice Information:
This AAHA-accredited small animal hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive care for dogs and cats.
Hospital credentials and clinical resources include:
- AAHA accreditation
- Fear Free-focused patient care
- Cat Friendly practice
- Hands-Free radiology
- Laparoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Therapeutic laser
- Electrocautery
- Dentistry
- Soft tissue surgery
- Preventive and wellness medicine
- Sick-patient and internal medicine
- Highly experienced veterinary technical team
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
- Provide preventive and wellness medicine
- Diagnose and manage sick-patient and internal medicine cases
- Perform dental and soft tissue surgical procedures appropriate to experience and training
- Utilize ultrasound, digital radiography, and dental radiography when clinically appropriate
- Utilize laparoscopy and endoscopy when appropriate to training and patient needs
- Incorporate therapeutic laser and electrocautery when clinically appropriate
- Support Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
- Support Cat Friendly care principles
- Follow Hands-Free radiology and appropriate clinical safety practices
- Work closely with experienced veterinary technicians and support professionals
- Collaborate with veterinary colleagues on challenging or medically interesting cases
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
- Pursue continuing education and professional development
- Explore and develop individual areas of clinical interest
- Support the hospital’s AAHA standards and commitment to medical quality
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Collaborative approach to working with veterinary colleagues and technical professionals
- Interest in Fear Free and Cat Friendly approaches to patient care
- Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
- Desire to maintain or expand medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic skills
- Appreciation for effective utilization of an experienced veterinary technical team
- Interest in building meaningful client relationships
- Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time away from work
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Clinical and professional development resources
- Collaborative case support and shared learning
- Access to advanced diagnostic and procedural technology
- Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
- Fear Free and patient-handling education
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Employee pet care benefits
- Additional professional and personal benefits
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